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Is Raghav Chaddha’s Merger With BJP A Valid Defence Under Anti-Defection Law?

Divya Delhi. Raghav Chadha’s claim that his reported merger with the Bharatiya Janata Party shields him from disqualification under the anti-defection law has triggered a complex legal debate. nThe issue centres on the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which disqualifies legislators who voluntarily give up party membership. However, Paragraph 4 provides an exception

‘Bhooth Bangla’ Box Office Collection Day 7: Akshay Kumar’s Horror Comedy Crosses Rs 135 Crore Worldwide

Mumbai: Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, has wrapped up its first week in theatres on a strong note, collecting Rs 135.45 crore worldwide despite mixed critical reviews. The horror-comedy, directed by Priyadarshan, continues to draw audiences, benefiting from positive word-of-mouth and the star’s mass appeal.The film had a solid opening weekend, earning Rs 58 crore,

Chennai, April 23: Polling for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 began across all 234 constituencies on Thursday,

drawing widespread participation from voters, including prominent figures from the state’s film industry.Superstar Rajinikanth cast his vote at a polling booth set up at Stella Maris School in Chennai. He was accompanied by his daughter, film producer Soundarya Rajinikanth. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan also exercised his franchise at a polling station in Alwarpet, Chennai, along with

PM Modi counters TMC’s ‘jhalmuri’ jibe with ‘chillies’ remark in Bengal rally

Divya Delhi i/Krishnanagar:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit back at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over criticism of his recent “jhalmuri” stop during campaigning in West Bengal, saying the snack had delivered a “thunderous jolt” to his opponents. Addressing a rally in Krishnanagar, Modi said the state would celebrate a BJP-led NDA victory with

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to Pakistan while addressing the Indian community in Germany, marking one year since the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians

Referring to India’s response through Operation Sindoor, Singh praised the armed forces for their decisive action against terror targets. “There is no need to tell you what our army has done… our military power has become stronger than before,” he said.Without naming Pakistan directly, Singh issued a cryptic warning, stating that while India maintains good

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 are set to take place on Thursday, emerging as a crucial political

contest that could test the resilience of the state’s long-dominant Dravidian model. Several constituencies across Tamil Nadu are drawing attention due to high-profile candidates and shifting alliances.In Kolathur, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is seeking to retain his seat, which he has held since 2011, aiming to strengthen his party’s re-election bid. Meanwhile, Udhayanidhi Stalin

Is Raghav Chaddha’s Merger With BJP A Valid Defence Under Anti-Defection Law?

Divya Delhi. Raghav Chadha’s claim that his reported merger with the Bharatiya Janata Party shields him from disqualification under the anti-defection law has triggered a complex legal debate. nThe issue centres on the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which disqualifies legislators who voluntarily give up party membership. However, Paragraph 4 provides an exception

‘Bhooth Bangla’ Box Office Collection Day 7: Akshay Kumar’s Horror Comedy Crosses Rs 135 Crore Worldwide

Mumbai: Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, has wrapped up its first week in theatres on a strong note, collecting Rs 135.45 crore worldwide despite mixed critical reviews. The horror-comedy, directed by Priyadarshan, continues to draw audiences, benefiting from positive word-of-mouth and the star’s mass appeal.The film had a solid opening weekend, earning Rs 58 crore,

Chennai, April 23: Polling for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 began across all 234 constituencies on Thursday,

drawing widespread participation from voters, including prominent figures from the state’s film industry.Superstar Rajinikanth cast his vote at a polling booth set up at Stella Maris School in Chennai. He was accompanied by his daughter, film producer Soundarya Rajinikanth. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan also exercised his franchise at a polling station in Alwarpet, Chennai, along with

PM Modi counters TMC’s ‘jhalmuri’ jibe with ‘chillies’ remark in Bengal rally

Divya Delhi i/Krishnanagar:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit back at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over criticism of his recent “jhalmuri” stop during campaigning in West Bengal, saying the snack had delivered a “thunderous jolt” to his opponents. Addressing a rally in Krishnanagar, Modi said the state would celebrate a BJP-led NDA victory with

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to Pakistan while addressing the Indian community in Germany, marking one year since the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians

Referring to India’s response through Operation Sindoor, Singh praised the armed forces for their decisive action against terror targets. “There is no need to tell you what our army has done… our military power has become stronger than before,” he said.Without naming Pakistan directly, Singh issued a cryptic warning, stating that while India maintains good

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 are set to take place on Thursday, emerging as a crucial political

contest that could test the resilience of the state’s long-dominant Dravidian model. Several constituencies across Tamil Nadu are drawing attention due to high-profile candidates and shifting alliances.In Kolathur, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is seeking to retain his seat, which he has held since 2011, aiming to strengthen his party’s re-election bid. Meanwhile, Udhayanidhi Stalin